Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Belgian Tervuren Versus Chinook: Introduction
- Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook: Overview
- Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook
- The Similarities Between the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook
- Size (Weight and Height) of Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook
- The Popularity of Belgian Tervuren versus Popularity of Chinook
- Health Problems of Belgian Tervuren versus Health Problems of Chinook
- Tolerates Being Alone: Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook
- Which one drools more, the Belgian Tervuren or the Chinook
- Does the Belgian Tervuren Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chinook?
- Can Belgian Tervurens Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather?
- How Kid-friendly are Belgian Tervurens and Chinooks?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Belgian Tervuren or the Chinook?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Belgian Tervuren or the Chinook?
- Can Belgian Tervurens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Are Belgian Tervurens good family dogs? What about Chinooks?
- Do Belgian Tervurens shed more than Chinooks?
- Wanderlust Potential: Belgian Tervuren vs. Chinook
- Is the Belgian Tervuren Easier to Train than the Chinook?
- Do Belgian Tervurens Bark and Howl? What about Chinooks?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Belgian Tervuren
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook. Which One is a Better Pet?
Belgian Tervuren Versus Chinook: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Belgian Tervuren and for the Chinook. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Belgian Tervuren or the Chinook
Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook: Overview
Both the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook are similar in size. The Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook are both large-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Belgian Tervuren belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
On the other hand, the Chinook belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Belgian Tervuren to the Chinook based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
| Factor | Belgian Tervuren | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 21 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 40 to 70 pounds | 55 to 70 pounds |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $1480 | No Data |
| Price Range | $1200 – $1600 | No Data |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 105 | 177 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Belgian Tervuren in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Chinook. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for a Belgian Tervuren is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Chinook is 87 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Chinook is a better pet than the Belgian Tervuren. So, you should get the Chinook!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook
Below is a list of where the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook are most different:
The Similarities Between the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook
The Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook.
Belgian Tervurens weigh 40 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Belgian Tervurens are 21 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Chinooks weigh 55 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Chinooks are 21 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
The Popularity of Belgian Tervuren versus Popularity of Chinook
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Belgian Tervuren is more popular with dog owners than the Chinook. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Belgian Tervuren is 105 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Chinook is 177 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Belgian Tervuren
Popularity of Chinook
| Year | Belgian Tervuren Popularity Rank | Chinook Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 108 | 156 |
| 2014 | 110 | 171 |
| 2015 | 98 | 177 |
| 2016 | 107 | 175 |
| 2017 | 103 | 179 |
| 2018 | 106 | 190 |
| 2019 | 103 | 184 |
| 2020 | 106 | 186 |
Health Problems of Belgian Tervuren versus Health Problems of Chinook
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.
Both the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Belgian Tervuren is prone to more genetic health problems than the Chinook.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Belgian Tervuren than for the Chinook.
4 health tests are recommended for Belgian Tervuren while 3 tests are recommended for the Chinook.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Belgian Tervurens and in Chinooks.
Belgian Tervuren Health Problems
Belgian Tervurens are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Belgian Tervuren puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Belgian Tervuren puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Belgian Tervuren breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Belgian Tervurens for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Belgian Tervurens here.
Chinook Health Problems
Chinooks are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chinook puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Chinook puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chinook breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chinooks for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chinooks here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Belgian Tervurens and Chinooks
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Belgian Tervuren Breed is Advanced Cardiac problems.
This is because the Belgian Tervuren ranks 19 out of 71 dog breeds for Advanced Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 53 Belgian Tervurens, 1 of them had Advanced Cardiac problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Belgian Tervurens, and how common these diseases are in Belgian Tervurens relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chinook Breed is Patella problems.
This is because the Chinook ranks 5 out of 145 dog breeds for Patella problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 52 Chinooks, 5 of them had Patella problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chinooks, and how common these diseases are in Chinooks relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Belgian Tervuren and in Chinook and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook:
| Disease | Belgian Tervuren Rank | Chinook Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Cardiac problems | 19 out of 71 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Dentition Database problems | 20 out of 49 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Eyes problems | 57 out of 182 dog breeds | 82 out of 182 dog breeds |
| Elbow problems | 65 out of 144 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Thyroid problems | 100 out of 115 dog breeds | Not Common |
| Hips problems | 178 out of 198 dog breeds | 63 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Patella problems | Not Common | 5 out of 145 dog breeds |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook
Belgian Tervurens do not like to be left alone.
Chinooks do not like to be left alone.
Which one drools more, the Belgian Tervuren or the Chinook
Belgian Tervurens do have a very low tendency to drool.
Chinooks do have a very low tendency to drool.
Does the Belgian Tervuren Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Chinook?
Belgian Tervurens have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Chinooks have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Is the Belgian Tervuren Better for Apartment Owners than the Chinook?
Belgian Tervurens adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Chinooks adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Belgian Tervuren or the Chinook?
Belgian Tervurens are OK for new dog owners.
Chinooks are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Can Belgian Tervurens Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Chinooks Tolerate Hot Weather?
Belgian Tervurens can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Chinooks can tolerate hot weather.
How Kid-friendly are Belgian Tervurens and Chinooks?
Belgian Tervurens get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Chinooks get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Belgian Tervuren or the Chinook?
Belgian Tervurens get along fairly well with other dogs.
Chinooks get along very well with other dogs.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Belgian Tervuren or the Chinook?
Belgian Tervurens are moderately easy to groom.
Chinooks require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Can Belgian Tervurens Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Chinooks Tolerate Cold Weather?
Belgian Tervurens can very well tolerate cold weather.
Chinooks can very well tolerate cold weather.
Are Belgian Tervurens good family dogs? What about Chinooks?
Belgian Tervurens are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Chinooks are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Do Belgian Tervurens shed more than Chinooks?
Belgian Tervurens shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Chinooks shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Wanderlust Potential: Belgian Tervuren vs. Chinook
Belgian Tervurens have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Chinooks do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Is the Belgian Tervuren Easier to Train than the Chinook?
Belgian Tervurens are very easy to train.
Chinooks are very easy to train.
Do Belgian Tervurens Bark and Howl? What about Chinooks?
Belgian Tervurens are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Chinooks are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Belgian Tervuren
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chinook that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chinook:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chinook
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Belgian Tervuren that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Belgian Tervuren:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Belgian Tervuren and how the Chinook compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Belgian Tervuren and of the Chinook to other breeds:
Belgian Tervuren Versus Other Dog Breeds
Belgian Tervuren versus Canaan Dog Belgian Tervuren versus Chihuahua Belgian Tervuren versus Bracco Italiano Belgian Tervuren versus Chinese Shar-Pei Belgian Tervuren versus Shichon Belgian Tervuren versus Whoodle Belgian Tervuren versus Great Dane Belgian Tervuren versus Lhasa Apso Belgian Tervuren versus Greyhound Belgian Tervuren versus Whippet
Chinook Versus Other Dog Breeds
Chinook versus Goldador Chinook versus Vizsla Chinook versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Chinook versus Basset Hound Chinook versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Chinook versus Japanese Chin Chinook versus Puli Chinook versus French Bulldog Chinook versus English Cocker Spaniel Chinook versus Saluki
Conclusion: Belgian Tervuren versus Chinook. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Belgian Tervuren and the Chinook better suits you and your family.